Entry Level Project Manager Jobs in Spring Lake, NC

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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

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• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!
  

General Summary:

The Project Engineer provides entry-level project support under close supervision. This role assists in tracking project documentation, material coordination, labor data collection, and schedule support functions. Work is performed under direct guidance from the Project Manager, Project Engineering Manager, or senior project staff.

The Project Engineer does not exercise independent judgment on cost, schedule decisions, vendor coordination, or external communication. Responsibilities are primarily administrative and data-driven in nature and are reviewed regularly for accuracy and completeness. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Able to demonstrate advanced computer and keyboard skills to include MS Office Suite.
• Acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain required levels of confidentiality when entrusted with sensitive business, customer, or employee related information.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain high levels of productivity, meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to maintain a pleasant customer service attitude while under pressure.
• High level of professional business acumen.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities:

Project Documentation & Administrative Support

• Assist in maintaining organized project files and documentation.
• Enter and update project data including labor productivity tracking as directed.
• Support tracking of General Contractor and internal schedules under supervision.
• Assist with preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Maintain progress drawings as directed.
• Take meeting notes and assist in distribution of documentation.
• Support document control processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with project closeout documentation as assigned.

Material & Logistics Support

• Assist with tracking material deliveries and inventory records.
• Support staging documentation and Bill of Materials tracking.
• Maintain updated material logs under direction.
• Assist with equipment tracking and documentation.
• Coordinate documentation for equipment orders as directed by project leadership.

Operational Support

• Assist with timekeeping support functions.
• Attend job site meetings, as assigned.
• Support task order breakout and quantity counts under supervision.
• Provide administrative support to field personnel as directed.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously as assigned.

All external communication with General Contractors, vendors, and clients must be directed through the Project Manager.

Position Requirements:

• License:Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: None required.
• Education:Bachelor of Science in Building Construction or similar required.
• Experience:Electrical experience preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.
• Considerable amount of time making repetitive motions.
• Considerable amount of time sitting.
• Considerable amount of time using telephone and computer.

• Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable.

• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, to include night shifts and out-of-town work if required.

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals and written instructions.

• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.